Donato Arnulfo Andres Velasco III
Orale! My name is Donato Velasco and I am a self taught photographer/videographer based out of Rio Rancho, New Mexico. My love for camera work first began around the age of 17 when myself and a group of friends would film ourselves riding BMX bikes. Over the years we would break it all down to its bare bones and obsess over the possible angles, frame rates, and lens choices. From designing and making our own custom grips and handles to studying hours of videos learning all that we could. We dissected successful photographer’s photos in our favorite magazines. Looking at angles, lighting, and composition. It wasn’t until my mid 20’s that I purchased my own camera and it all took off from there. My passion for photography and videography consumed every part of my day. If I wasn’t out with my camera, I was studying other photographer’s works and techniques. I would spend my time learning how to best create the vision I had in my head with the gear I had at my fingertips. I transitioned from just filming BMX and began shooting portraits, landscapes, cars, and motorcycles. I began studying product photography and how to film/edit short videos to be used for marketing or social media. I strive towards becoming a well rounded artist who can do it all. So let’s get to work and make it happen.